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Wait for Colder Weather for Fall Nitrogen

Published September 24, 2026

North Dakota farmers are being advised to wait for cooler soil temperatures before applying fall nitrogen. NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Brady Goettl says fall-applied nitrogen carries more risk than a spring application. “It's never going to be as efficient as spring…

Homegrown Fertilizer Production Highlighted at Klobuchar Event

Published May 27, 2026

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says fertilizer prices continue to pressure farm profitability. During an ag roundtable in Mankato, Klobuchar discussed projects involving farm cooperatives exploring ammonia production powered by wind energy. The goal is to reduce dependence on imported fertilizer…

MCGA Highlights Litigation Efforts

Published April 17, 2026

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is calling on farmers to stay engaged as policy discussions intensify at both the state and federal levels. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says the organization’s work now goes beyond traditional advocacy, with increased…

Trade Policies Tighten Fertilizer Supply

Published April 1, 2026

Fertilizer is emerging as a key pressure point for agriculture, with new trade analysis showing supply risks are being driven as much by policy decisions as global market forces. A report from the Office of the United States Trade Representative…

Minnesota Launches Fertilizer Efficiency Incentive Program

Published March 10, 2026

The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program is launching a new funding opportunity to help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve water quality during the 2026 growing season. The program will use a federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to…

MN Corn Matters

Published February 5, 2026

In MN Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn District Field Manager Luke Haggerty talks about an upcoming nitrogen-smart forum in Thief River Falls. Click here to listen.

Wiersma: Do Not Cut Nitrogen Despite Tight Margins

Published January 14, 2026

University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma encouraged growers not to cut back on nitrogen despite tight margins. Speaking at the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Small Grains Update meetings, Wiersma said maintaining yield and protein is critical…

Improved Nitrogen Efficiency Boosts Potato ROI

Published January 8, 2026

Potato growers facing tight margins may find opportunity in improved nutrient efficiency. At Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, Yara North American Agronomy Solutions Manager Erika Wagner shared results from the company’s potato incubator farm in Idaho, where targeted nitrogen management…

Higher Than Normal Fall Fertilizer Demand

Published October 7, 2025

Given the crop mix, the demand for nitrogen is expected to be high for the 2026 crop year. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville expects farmers to lean into the cheapest route forward, which has been anhydrous ammonia on…

Global Uncertainty Keeps Fertilizer Prices Elevated

Published September 19, 2025

StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says global instability continues to shake up the fertilizer market, resulting in high prices at a time when farmers are starting to plan out their fall applications. "That's where a lot of frustration…

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Articles tagged under: nitrogen

Wait for Colder Weather for Fall Nitrogen

Homegrown Fertilizer Production Highlighted at Klobuchar Event

MCGA Highlights Litigation Efforts

Trade Policies Tighten Fertilizer Supply

Minnesota Launches Fertilizer Efficiency Incentive Program

MN Corn Matters

Wiersma: Do Not Cut Nitrogen Despite Tight Margins

Improved Nitrogen Efficiency Boosts Potato ROI

Higher Than Normal Fall Fertilizer Demand

Global Uncertainty Keeps Fertilizer Prices Elevated

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